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Barriers to small housebuilders need to be removed, says FMB

The government needs to do more to remove the barriers to SME housebuilders if its housing targets are to be met, says FMB.

Argyll Environmental welcomes new ‘Land Contamination: Risk Management’

With the the Environment Agency’s updated Land Contamination guidance document, Argyll Environmental discuss the new guidance and it's benefits

PM at Housing 2019: ‘New design standards for high-quality homes’

Our Digital Editor, Steph Blundell, attended Housing 2019 yesterday (26 June) where PM Theresa May urged new design standards to ensure the production of high-quality homes.

L&G commits £4bn to Oxford University partnership

Legal & General (L&G) has formed a partnership with Oxford University to develop homes for University staff and students, along with science and innovation districts in and around Oxford.

WSP appointed by TfL on Ultra Low Emission Zone extension

WSP has been appointed by Transport for London to assess the traffic impact of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone extension.

Kier win £750m Suffolk construction framework

The framework replaces the previous Suffolk construction framework and has a combined value of £750m across four value banded Lots.

Value of UK construction disputes falls 47%, reveals Arcadis

Construction disputes in the UK fell by a massive 47% last year, the value of disputes averaged just £14.13m in 2018; well below the global average of £26.04m.

£12.8bn yearly investment needed to end the housing crisis

The Government must invest £12.8bn a year to finally end the housing crisis in England, according to new research by the National Housing Federation.

Homes England and Barclays agree £155m housebuilding loan

Homes England and Barclays have agreed £155.3m of loan funding to accelerate the construction of hundreds of new homes in Wimbledon and Southampton.

Local authorities deliver highest housebuilding levels since 1990

A study by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has revealed that at least 9,000 homes have been built by local authorities in England in 2017-18.

Construction slavery exploitation gang jailed for 28 years

Three men from a Romanian organised crime group have been sentenced to 28 years’ imprisonment for trafficking victims into the UK in order to exploit them within the construction industry.

United Utilities appoints Costain as Maintenance Service Provider

United Utilities has appointed Costain as Maintenance Service Provider across its operations under a framework contract for an initial period of five years.

Masterplan approved to regenerate Scotland’s largest brownfield site

A masterplan to regenerate one of the largest brownfield sites in Europe at Ravenscraig has been approved by the North Lanarkshire Council.

North London architect issued with a reprimand

Skehill of M Skehill Architect Ltd in North London was issued with a reprimand following a finding of unacceptable professional conduct (UPC).

Transport for Wales awards initial contracts for South Wales Metro

Transport for Wales has chosen Balfour Beatty, Alun Griffiths and Siemens Mobility for Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contracts as part of the South Wales Metro.

Studies to assess environmental impacts of Space Hub Sutherland

Preliminary work is getting underway to agree on the scope of environmental impact studies that should be carried out in relation to the site of a proposed space hub in Sutherland.

66% of Brits over 60 have never considered downsizing their home

Two-thirds (66%) of people aged 60 or over have never considered downsizing their property, according to a recent survey by BLP Insurance.

Suppliers get chance to secure Glasgow Airport Investment Area contracts

Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd is holding a drop-in event on 26 June, to outline opportunities on the Glasgow Airport Investment Area project.

Designs unveiled for redevelopment of Alexander Stadium

Plans have been published which unveil the design for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium, as a public consultation begins.

Mayor approves 100% social housing scheme in Kensington

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has approved plans to redevelop Kensington Forum Hotel to deliver 62 affordable homes.

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